Hello everyone,

I am an Indian resident now lives in the USA traveling to India in coming January 2019 for vacations. I wish to carry my Mavic air (bought from USA) with me for great aerial shoots at my hometown.
As far as I know, drones are legally banned in India for now. But according to some readings, drones will be legal in India from December 1, 2018.
I just want to know if I can travel with my drone through airports without any hassle, especially at customs clearance.
Help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

There will be a easier way, that is to contact the airport help center or you can search for the information about the drone rules there   

Btw welcome to the forum

Welcome to the forum. I have to agree with Jacksonnai.

Better to have the correct info regarding this.

I would be super careful if I want to travel to India with my drones.
As of now, the drones and their import into the county is 100% forbidden! https://drone-traveller.com/drone-laws-india/
You might get it confiscated at the airport! So just be very careful!

Fly safely all
Alex

Hello Itsankk. Welcome to DJI Forum. I understand that you wanted to bring your DJI Mavic Air to India. The best way to know how to pack and bring your drone to India is to contact your local airport authority and the airlines customer service to know all the rules and regulations on this matter. Thank you for your support and have a safe and happy flying in India.

How was your experience? did you get it trough the customs.

Im just like from Dubai. I am travelling in March 2019 with my Mavic 2 Pro but hearing about confiscation in airport.

Please advice.  

baji_photograph Posted at 2-20 06:22
How was your experience? did you get it trough the customs.

Im just like from Dubai. I am travelling in March 2019 with my Mavic 2 Pro but hearing about confiscation in airport.

Hello, baji,
I did manage to pass through airports without any hassle. Maybe I was in good luck.
I packed my drone body in my check-in luggage and batteries in my cabin bags along with my camera.
It is also advisable to detach props and keep it in another bag so it does not look like a drone.
Custom authorities did not even check my luggage.
Sorry for the late reply.

baji_photograph Posted at 2-20 06:22
How was your experience? did you get it trough the customs.

Im just like from Dubai. I am travelling in March 2019 with my Mavic 2 Pro but hearing about confiscation in airport.

Hi, thanks for the inquiry. Aside from the feedback of the owner of this thread, you may also check our geo zone map to possibly avoid restricted areas in Dubai. Please refer to the link below for further check.

https://www.dji.com/flysafe/geo-map

Where did you keep your transmitter? As it contains a battery

baji_photograph Posted at 2-20 06:22
How was your experience? did you get it trough the customs.

Im just like from Dubai. I am travelling in March 2019 with my Mavic 2 Pro but hearing about confiscation in airport.

Hello Baji, Did you manage to get through. I am moving to india in March 2020, wanted to know if I could take my Mavic 2 pro along with me. Else I have to sell here in Australia.

If you travel along with your drone in India airport the customs will cease your drone
And they will ask your drone liscence